Bollywood music bingo turns a playlist into a game. Each square on the card names a famous Hindi song and its film, you play a short clip of each song, and players who have it on their card mark it. These free Bollywood music bingo cards use 70 songs from the 1960s to today, from Mere Sapno Ki Rani and Chaiyya Chaiyya to Kesariya and Tauba Tauba, and you can print up to 200 different cards or play online on phones.
Bollywood music bingo to print (PDF)
These four pages show the Bollywood song bingo printables: a page of two 5 by 5 cards, a page of quick 4 by 4 cards, the caller list with all 70 songs, and the one-page rules. Click any picture for the PDF, or use the generator at the top of the page to change the songs, the title and the number of cards.
Bollywood music bingo cards: what is on them
The starter list has 70 songs, each written as the song title and the film it comes from, so players can match a clip to a square even if they only remember the film. Seven films have two songs on the list, which is handy for a double-point round.
| Film | Songs on the list |
|---|---|
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Tujhe Dekha To and Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Koi Mil Gaya |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Bole Chudiyan and Say Shava Shava |
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Kal Ho Naa Ho and Maahi Ve |
| Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Balam Pichkari and Badtameez Dil |
| Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | What Jhumka? and Tum Kya Mile |
| Sholay | Yeh Dosti and Mehbooba Mehbooba |
For a playlist with the right mix, here are the songs grouped by mood, using our own labels:
| Mood | Songs | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Dance floor | 38 | Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Bole Chudiyan, Say Shava Shava, Maahi Ve, Dola Re Dola |
| Romantic | 17 | Tujhe Dekha To, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Tum Hi Ho, Raataan Lambiyan, Kesariya |
| Friendship and spirit | 8 | Kal Ho Naa Ho, Apna Time Aayega, Senorita, Kun Faya Kun, Masakali, All Izz Well |
| Retro classics | 7 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Yeh Dosti, Mehbooba Mehbooba, Lag Jaa Gale, Ek Do Teen, Chura Liya Hai Tumne |
How to play Bollywood song bingo with a playlist
- Build the playlist. Search for each song on your music app and save them in one list, or use the caller list as your running order.
- Print the cards. Give every player a different card and a pen.
- Play a clip. Play 15 to 30 seconds of each song, usually the mukhda (the first lines), and shuffle the order.
- Mark the song. Players who recognize it and have it on their card mark the square, and the host ticks the caller list.
- Win. A line, the four corners or the full card wins, and the host checks the squares against the caller list.
How long does Bollywood music bingo last?
A game of Bollywood music bingo has three prizes, and the time depends on the length of the clips. This simulation uses the list of 70 songs with 10, 20 and 40 players and counts clips played; the second table converts the clips into minutes.
| Card | Players | First line (call) | Four corners (call) | Full card (call) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 by 5 | 10 players | 24 (20 to 28) | 37 (30 to 43) | 64 (63 to 66) |
| 5 by 5 | 20 players | 21 (17 to 24) | 32 (26 to 37) | 63 (61 to 64) |
| 5 by 5 | 40 players | 18 (15 to 21) | 27 (22 to 31) | 61 (60 to 63) |
| 4 by 4 | 10 players | 22 (18 to 26) | 37 (30 to 44) | 61 (58 to 63) |
| 4 by 4 | 20 players | 19 (16 to 22) | 32 (26 to 37) | 59 (56 to 61) |
| 3 by 3 | 10 players | 16 (12 to 20) | 37 (30 to 43) | 53 (49 to 57) |
| 3 by 3 | 20 players | 13 (10 to 16) | 32 (26 to 37) | 50 (46 to 53) |
With 70 songs and 24 on each card, the first line usually arrives after 18 to 24 songs. At 25 seconds a clip that is about 8 to 10 minutes, so plan a full evening for three prizes and extra rounds.
| Clip length | Time for 24 songs (a typical first line) | Time for all 70 songs |
|---|---|---|
| 15 seconds | 6 min | 18 min |
| 25 seconds | 10 min | 29 min |
| 40 seconds | 16 min | 47 min |
Most hosts stop at a line, the four corners or after 35 to 40 clips, because the full card takes nearly all 70 songs.
Bollywood song bingo for sangeets and kitty parties
Bollywood song bingo suits a sangeet, a kitty party or a family reunion, because everyone recognizes a hook line and wants to sing along. Play the song clip and let the room sing the next line before you stop it: that makes the game noisier and more fun. If your group likes tambola, try Bollywood musical tambola, where each ticket has 15 songs.
Hindi song bingo for different ages
Hindi song bingo needs a mix of eras. The starter list has retro classics such as Lag Jaa Gale and Mehbooba Mehbooba, 1990s favorites such as Chaiyya Chaiyya and Bole Chudiyan, and recent hits such as Kesariya and Tauba Tauba. For an older group, edit the list to add more songs from the 1960s and 1970s, and for teenagers add this year’s chart songs.
Bollywood songs bingo game with antakshari
A Bollywood songs bingo game goes well with antakshari: play bingo first, then use the songs that were not called as starting letters for the antakshari round. For a quiz round with questions, try the Bollywood songs quiz.
Music bingo Bollywood style: tips for the playlist
For music bingo Bollywood style, use clean clips, because a song that starts with a long intro makes the game drag. Cut each clip to the mukhda, play the songs at the same volume and keep the order of the caller list so that you can check claims. Some hosts print the caller list and tick the songs as they play, which is the easiest way to check a winner.
Run Bollywood music bingo in six steps
- Choose the songs: keep the 70 starter songs or edit the list to match your guests.
- Build the playlist: save each song in one list, in a random order that matches your caller list.
- Print: print one card for each guest, the caller list and the rules page.
- Play: play a clip of 15 to 30 seconds and let guests sing along.
- Check: when someone shouts bingo, check the songs against the caller list.
- Reward: give a prize for the line, the four corners and the full card.
Prize ideas for Bollywood music bingo
- A music voucher or a small speaker for the full card
- A box of sweets for the line
- A karaoke turn for the winner of the corners
- A mock gold record for the best singer
- A movie night basket for the team that marks the most songs
Tips for the host
- Test the playlist before guests arrive and keep the volume steady.
- Let guests who know a song name the singer for a bonus sweet.
- Add songs from your own family favorites to the list for a personal touch.
- Use headphones for the caller list if the room is noisy, so that you can hear the clip.
Wikipedia’s Music of Bollywood article describes the history of film music in India, from the golden age to today.
Play Bollywood music bingo online
Press Create game and share one link on WhatsApp. Every guest gets a different card on their phone, and you check winners by card number on your screen. You can personalize the squares before you start, and Download these cards (PDF) prints the same cards for guests who prefer paper. Play the songs from your own music app while the game runs.
Bollywood music bingo: frequently asked questions
How many songs are on a Bollywood music bingo card?
24 songs plus a free middle square on a 5 by 5 card. You can also choose a 4 by 4 card with 16 songs for a shorter game.
Do I need a playlist for Bollywood music bingo?
Yes. The game gives you the cards and the caller list, and you play the clips from your own music app or video site. The caller list is in the same order as the squares, so you can build the playlist from it.
What is the difference between music bingo and musical tambola?
Music bingo uses 5 by 5 cards with a free square, and musical tambola uses tickets of 15 songs in 3 rows. The songs and the rules for lines are similar, and you can find the tambola version at Bollywood musical tambola.
Can I change the squares?
Yes. Every square is editable in the generator: add names, inside jokes or your own list, and the cards, the caller list and the online game all use your version.
Is it free to download and play?
Yes. Printable cards, the PDF download and the online game are all free, with no app and no sign-up.